The Buccaneers have requested the Giants permission to interview Marc Ross, the team's vice president of player evaluation, for their general manager vacancy, a person familiar with the move confirmed.

Fox Sports 1 first reported the request.

Ross has been with the team since 2007 and began running the team's drafts the following year. Despite a lukewarm record in that department, Ross has been seen as a general manager in the making for the past few seasons.

Ross interviewed with the Panthers, Jets and Bears last winter for their openings.

Chris Ballard, the Chiefs director of player personnel, and Lionel Vital, the Falcons director of player personnel, are also reported candidates.

Update: The Dolphins have also requested to interview Ross for their general manager vacancy.